Women of Courage: Grace in a Vintage Time
“There are few people you meet who are just lovely. You then learn their story, and that’s when you realize, “That’ll probably be the loveliest person I’ve ever met.” That’s all you’ve hoped to feel about any one single person throughout life. And suddenly, the world becomes a better place because they’re in it.” -A.B. […]
Women Supporting Women: Building Stronger Networks and Communities.
In a world with so much competition and barriers, the solidarity among women stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. The bond between women, forged through shared experiences and everyday struggles, has the power to transform lives and communities. Let us explore the importance of women supporting women and how it contributes to building […]
Run 4 Her: Empowering Women, Supporting Survivors – Join Us!
With March being Women’s Health Month, we partake in our annual Run 4 Her event. While we are strengthening our own bodies as we run or walk, we raise money to support domestic violence survivors. Too many women have experienced the effects of domestic violence, forever impacting their physical and mental health. So, who are […]
Silent Suffering: My Journey Through Abuse and Isolation
Every year I start with a brand new class. I always wonder what they have experiencedbefore they walked into my classroom. Some have been hurt emotionally, some physically, andsome have never experienced domestic violence in their lives. It’s such a mixed bag, but one ofthe jobs of a teacher is to support their students and […]
Teen Dating Violence: Is Generation Z the Game Changer?
We live in a very technologically advanced world, meaning less physical and verbal connections, andmore remote forms of communication. The generations nowadays don’t have the same experiences wehad as pre-teens and teenagers. I can remember getting a note passed to me in 6th grade, from myfriends, while changing classes that read, “Do you want to […]
Letter to my 19-year-old self
Dear 19-year-old me: This is 38-year-old me. I have come from the future and I have some things to share with you. You are beautiful, smart, kind, sweet, and joyful. I know you walk to work now, but one day you will drive a new car. You are going to be the mother of two […]
